Diversity Statement

Our schools are inclusive; we focus on the well-being and progress of every child and we are committed to ensuring all members of our community are of equal worth. Our approach is based on key principles.

We:

1.   Respect all families – regardless of background;

2.   Aim for inclusion, cooperation and respect to be evident in all schools;

3.   Value differences - by recognising that each child is unique;

4.   Understand diversity, e.g. in terms of disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or faith and sexual orientation - to be a strength;

5.   Expect all curriculum subjects to enrich content by looking beyond a traditional and often clichéd range of references;

6.   Implement exemplary equality practices with our staff;

7.   Encourage each school to savour and take pride in its own institutional history and celebrate the unique place it occupies in its particular community;

8. Have the highest possible expectations of all our children, expecting them to make good progress and achieve their potential.